Steve Phillips has taken up the role of goalkeeping coach at Sky Bet League Two side Yeovil Town.

The former Bristol City and Bristol Rovers stopper, who has most recently been playing football at Mangotsfield United – where he has also had a spell as caretaker boss – replaces the departing Sam Shulberg at Huish Park.

Phillips, 39, will initially join the Glovers on an interim basis and also take up the role as head of goalkeeping for the club’s academy.

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Following his exit from non-league side Mangotsfield, the club wrote on their website: ‘Naturally, we are sorry to lose Steve, and he will be difficult to replace as a keeper, considering his experience, but he has the opportunity now to return to the EFL, and we wish him the very best in his new role and thank him for his contribution to our cause, leaving us with an unbeaten Managerial record.’

The former Bath City, Shrewsbury, Crewe and Gloucester City player made over 200 appearances for the Robins from 1997 to 2006, before switching to rivals Rovers where he featured in over 130 games.